LOSC Roster Depleted by Injuries Ahead of Matchday Squad Finalization
LOSC Lille faces a growing injury crisis as Berke Ozer, Santos, Alexsandro, and Ayase Ueda have been ruled out of the squad, according to a report from La Voix du Nord. The team deals with these mounting absences ahead of their fixture, relying on squad rotation and returning players to fill key positions.
Goalkeeper and Defensive Changes
Berke Ozer misses out on the matchday squad after experiencing physical discomfort since the conclusion of the match against Arsenal. Paraguay international Orlando Gill steps in to succeed Ozer in goal. In the defensive line, Alexsandro is also absent from the sheet without an immediate official explanation provided by the club. Nathan Ngoy and Tanguy Nianzou form the central defensive partnership to cover the gap. Midfielder Nabil Bentaleb takes a place on the bench due to rotation, leaving Benjamin André and Ngalayel Mukau to start in the middle of the pitch.
Forward Line Adjustments
Up front, Olivier Giroud starts in the central striker role to replace Ayase Ueda, who suffers from a plantar fascia injury. Giroud is joined in the attack by Dylan Bakwa and Ethan Mbappé. Mbappé returns to the lineup following a recovery from an injury sustained while playing for the France under-21 national team. The young midfielder is expected to operate on the right flank, his preferred position, which shifts Bakwa over to the left side.
Confirmed LOSC Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Orlando Gill
- Defenders: Goffi, Nathan Ngoy, Tanguy Nianzou, Perraud
- Midfielders: Benjamin André (captain), Ngalayel Mukau
- Forwards: Ethan Mbappé, Hákon Arnar Haraldsson, Dylan Bakwa, Olivier Giroud